Product Designer Salary in Kitchener, Ontario

Kitchener has a technology sector. Hiring is competitive.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$68,000 to C$86,000

Average (per year)

C$77,000

Kitchener hosts a tech ecosystem.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$86,000 to C$108,000

Average (per year)

C$97,000

Mid-level compensation benefits from competition among scale-ups, enterprise software firms, and venture-backed employers in the Waterloo Region.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$108,000 to C$135,000

Average (per year)

C$121,500

Senior designers contribute product strategy, systems thinking, and collaboration in mature tech teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$135,000+

Lead-level salaries differ by role and experience.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

C$34 - C$45

per hour

Mid-level

C$45 - C$60

per hour

Senior

C$60 - C$82

per hour